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This talented band of musicians and singers has a varied, intriguing repertoire of 18th and 19th Century material from period commemorative, tavern/drinking, romantic ballads, sea shanties, children’s ditties, songs of revolt to music of the underground railroad, the Civil War, political views and a spiritual nature.
Included among the songs are those which invite listening (instrumentals), clapping and foot tapping or singing along with a solo or harmonic melody. Others may invoke a melancholy mood. Among the titles will be found Tis Advertised in Boston, Lizzie Lindsay, Captain Kidd, All for Me Grog, Bonny Ship the Diamond”, Star of the County Down, The Parting Glass, Raggle Taggle Gypsy, Maggie May plus Harvest Home, Mermaid, Boys of Blue Hill, Broom of the Cowdenknows, Three Jolly Coachmen, Maid of Amsterdam, Greenland Whale Fishery.
Depending on the programs purpose and musical selection, The Rogues appear attired in either 18th or 19th Century clothing...
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